As that last one crashed I was like "there's no way he's riding outta that." Too sick. I wish he did some tricks off the waves though, like when skim boarders send it straight into the surf. Potentially huge air to be had...

OP: "If you suddenly skied off a huge fuckin cliff and you only had time to throw one last trick before you died, what would it be?"
Malcolm: "id probably just flail my self to death"

Honestly, as epic as this video is, I find this shit offensive. There are places to conduct motor sports, but the ocean just isn't one of them in my opinion.

I think this video embodies the moral dilemmas we experience as action sports enthusiasts. We depend so much on the environment for our thrills, yet many of our actions aimed at "progressing" our sports seem to endanger the only medium that allows the sports to exist at all.

PurpleReignHonestly, as epic as this video is, I find this shit offensive. There are places to conduct motor sports, but the ocean just isn't one of them in my opinion.

I think this video embodies the moral dilemmas we experience as action sports enthusiasts. We depend so much on the environment for our thrills, yet many of our actions aimed at "progressing" our sports seem to endanger the only medium that allows the sports to exist at all.

I mean.. No. This video doesnt appear to seem like not that we know its possible competitions are going to form around moto surfing. I think someone just had a crazy idea and they just wanted to see if it was possible.

PurpleReignHonestly, as epic as this video is, I find this shit offensive. There are places to conduct motor sports, but the ocean just isn't one of them in my opinion.

I think this video embodies the moral dilemmas we experience as action sports enthusiasts. We depend so much on the environment for our thrills, yet many of our actions aimed at "progressing" our sports seem to endanger the only medium that allows the sports to exist at all.

RRhighriderHow is this worse than driving a boat or a jet ski in the Ocean?

I don't think it is much worse. Jet skis can burn upwards of 20 gallons of fuel per HOUR. Perhaps even worse, 20-25% of PWC fuel fails to combust and consequently leaks into the water. Boats aren't much better, although they do offer functionality outside of simply shredding around.

Call me crotchety, I just think stunts like this kinda spit in the face of the planet that gave us all these sporting opportunities.

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PurpleReignI don't think it is much worse. Jet skis can burn upwards of 20 gallons of fuel per HOUR. Perhaps even worse, 20-25% of PWC fuel fails to combust and consequently leaks into the water. Boats aren't much better, although they do offer functionality outside of simply shredding around.

Call me crotchety, I just think stunts like this kinda spit in the face of the planet that gave us all these sporting opportunities.

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Honestly, not that impressed, he kinda just drove in front of it and had skis mounted on his bike. Also, who the fuck wants to hear a noisy ass two stroke while they're on the beach or surfing. I love motocross, but this is just silly, the aircraft graveyard on the other hand was sick.

PurpleReignI don't think it is much worse. Jet skis can burn upwards of 20 gallons of fuel per HOUR. Perhaps even worse, 20-25% of PWC fuel fails to combust and consequently leaks into the water. Boats aren't much better, although they do offer functionality outside of simply shredding around.

what the fuck kind of jet skis do you have that can burn 20 gallons of fuel per HOUR???? that's the most absurd statement I've ever heard and not even remotely close to the truth.

ianrich511Jet ski: Limited to water, propelled by water pump, floats at 0 mph.
Dirt bikeski: Land and water, propelled by driveshaft, does not float at 0 mph.

I don't see the similarities.

I'm gonna take a shot in the dark and assume that you haven't spent much time on a coast, much less in a lineup. If you had, you would know that the last thing anyone out there wants is a tin can 2-stroke brapping around the surf. Is this video badass? Sure. Am I being a hater? Perhaps.

Barefootin_Fiendwhat the fuck kind of jet skis do you have that can burn 20 gallons of fuel per HOUR???? that's the most absurd statement I've ever heard and not even remotely close to the truth.

Sure I took the high end of the range, but burning 8-15 GPH ain't much better. I grew up living the lake life, I've seen the damage that motor sports have done to our beloved lakes here in Minne. It is irresponsible, plain and simple.

PurpleReignI'm gonna take a shot in the dark and assume that you haven't spent much time on a coast, much less in a lineup. If you had, you would know that the last thing anyone out there wants is a tin can 2-stroke brapping around the surf. Is this video badass? Sure. Am I being a hater? Perhaps.

You got me all wrong here PurpleReign. I am not a proponent of this becoming something that is allowed out on the water, in fact I would vote against this in a heart beat(I really enjoy surfing). I was just stating that these two vehicles(jetski v dirtbikeski) are in fact very, very different.

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ianrich511You got me all wrong here PurpleReign. I am not a proponent of this becoming something that is allowed out on the water, in fact I would vote against this in a heart beat(I really enjoy surfing). I was just stating that these two vehicles(jetski v dirtbikeski) are in fact very, very different.

I hear ya! I'm passionate about conservation so my jimmies get rustled when stuff like this pops up! Again, it's a cool vid, but I think we should start becoming more sensitive to the environmental impacts of the sports we love.

PurpleReignSure I took the high end of the range, but burning 8-15 GPH ain't much better. I grew up living the lake life, I've seen the damage that motor sports have done to our beloved lakes here in Minne. It is irresponsible, plain and simple.

"It's important to note that few of us ó even the performance junkie ó will actually run our boats at full speed for extended periods. We may think we do, but slowing for a corner, or navigating a short no-wake zone will quickly alter the consumption in the consumer's favor.
In fact, these so-called "thirstiest" of boats quickly drop in terms of thirst when you consider the cruising speed of 35 mph used earlier. At that speed, all three boats fall within a close range, from 6.8-7.8 gph. Again, they follow the same pattern as before, with Sea-Doo at 6.8 gph, Yamaha at 7.7 gph, and Kawasaki at 7.8 gph. At these speeds, that's not far from their introductory counterparts.

It's also well ahead of the mainstream boating market. Those looking for a comparison will be pleased to note a Yamaha 250 four-stroke outboard burns around 15 gph at 35 mph; a 260hp MerCruiser sterndrive about over 10 gph at 35 mph.

And you're misunderstanding my point. I'm more concerned about the difference in fuel efficiency between a PWC and a surfboard. My guess, despite very limited experience with PWCs and other motorized rec vehicles, is that a surfboard is quite a bit more fuel efficient.

I'm not arguing that we need to do away with motor sports across the board. I AM advocating that we restrict our motor usage to environments that are less sensitive to their impacts.

PurpleReignAnd you're misunderstanding my point. I'm more concerned about the difference in fuel efficiency between a PWC and a surfboard. My guess, despite very limited experience with PWCs and other motorized rec vehicles, is that a surfboard is quite a bit more fuel efficient.

I'm not arguing that we need to do away with motor sports across the board. I AM advocating that we restrict our motor usage to environments that are less sensitive to their impacts.

no, it's not that I misunderstand your point. I'm just pointing out the gross exaggerations that you're making in your attempt to legitimize your point.

For example, 20-25% of fuel ends up back in the water is a grossly overstated figure. Not only would the EPA be all over that shit in a heart beat as it would absolutely destroy the environment, NO ONE actually runs a pwc with that level of inefficiency. Even on the worst two cycle outboard motor that is over primed to all fuck, you're not dumping that level of gas in to the water. A few dribbles? No doubt. 25% of the fuel? No fucking way.

Regardless of what the figures are, PWCs are inefficient vehicles operating in very sensitive environments. I think that is morally wrong, particularly for action sports athletes who rely heavily on what nature provides us.

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